Why do health/protein bars have so much saturated fat and still be considered healthy?
I think you're confusing healthy and "useful for active people." Fat is extraordinarily energy dense and if you're the kind of person who works all day and also hits the gym or whatever you can get a protein boost, some sugar, some fat, and some vitamins in an easy sized bar. Sitting around eatin…
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I think you're confusing healthy and "useful for active people." Fat is extraordinarily energy dense and if you're the kind of person who works all day and also hits the gym or whatever you can get a protein boost, some sugar, some fat, and some vitamins in an easy sized bar. Sitting around eating them instead of working out isn't a particularly good idea.
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I think you're confusing healthy and "useful for active people." Fat is extraordinarily energy dense and if you're the kind of person who works all day and also hits the gym or whatever you can get a protein boost, some sugar, some fat, and some…
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